Big Walnut Desk
Pick up your Double Taper Sanding Disc Here. You're gonna want one of these!
www.mikefarrington.com/dt-disc
Tip Jar... Patreon: / mikefarrington
In this video I build a desk from a walnut slab I picked up locally. Let me know what you think.
Grommets I used: juniper-design.com/power-acce...
Affiliate links. Using these links to purchase tools helps support this channel.
Buy this shirt and be cool like me: amzn.to/3EFfSAi
Metal Saw: amzn.to/3a17foV
Metal Circular Saw Blade: amzn.to/3PLCyVc
Skill Saw, the one and only: amzn.to/3PJDr0B
Drill Driver: amzn.to/3PPVdzd
Cutter for flattening: amzn.to/3dzrAAi
Hot glue gun: amzn.to/3Gthyxk
Impact and drill I use: amzn.to/31xFmkP
Track saw: amzn.to/3GrMM7I
Miter saw: amzn.to/33bW9KB
Pull saw: amzn.to/3GqY0JL
My favorite glue: amzn.to/31I41T8
Epoxy: amzn.to/3DAKu4k
Mini hammer: amzn.to/3Ewt2iR
Epoxy Primer: amzn.to/3t1Laxo
Epoxy Primer activator: amzn.to/3MOGdzP
Flat Black Paint: amzn.to/3wOR4Eh
Flat Black Paint activator: amzn.to/3wQomD6
Rubio that I used: amzn.to/38oj9sC
Maintenance Oil: amzn.to/3z1sD82
Buffing Bonnet: amzn.to/3wSUsOE
Buffer: amzn.to/3MXfktF
Taytools: lddy.no/h1jx
Magswitch: lddy.no/vmj5
Forstner bit set, these are pretty darn nice: lddy.no/vmjb
Fisch Brad point bits, very high quality: lddy.no/vmj9
Twist bits, also very high quality: lddy.no/vmj8
CMT 40 general purpose saw blade: lddy.no/vmja
Пікірлер: 455
So glad to see content coming from the Boardroom. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
More to come! Thank you.
Without a doubt social d did the best ever cover of ring of fire, an argument my 24yr old son and I have on a regular basis. Oh, and great desk, gave me good ideas for my dining room table I need to build.
@MikeFarrington
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
Wow can’t even imagine the cost of this table. Great job as always Mike!
First assumed a new BlackTail Studios video, when I read "Big Walnut Desk" and saw a bald guy in the thumbnail. When the guy started making table legs I knew I was wrong 😁
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thank you.
Like many others have said, simple, elegant and modern. But also, just the right amount of epoxy!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Beautifully conceived and executed, Mike! Always a good day when I get a notification that there's another project taking shape at the Boardroom!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
You have one again shown the difference between a mere mortal woodworker and a professional. Simple, elegant and BEAUTIFUL. Thanks Mike, keep em coming.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim.
I love the simplicity of that walnut & steel desk.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil.
Youre my favorite ww channel. Always learn something watching your vids. Thanks!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
A glorious sleek piece of well crafted and meticulously finished furniture..
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Perfect! A beautiful slab of walnut without the addition of gallons of epoxy. Thank you. This is too beautiful not to let the walnut do all the talking. And simple flat black legs don't detract from the star of the show, the wood. Well done sir.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was very much my goal. Lets that just disappeared and let the slab do the talking.
I've never seen metal prepped for welding by a finish carpenter! LOL Nice work, Mikey! What an amazingly classy desk.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob.
Looks fab Mike. I echo what had already been said...always good to get a notification that you have released a video. Always wanted to have a go at welding but just not got the confidence really
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Simple and elegant, the wood is the star. Great job.
Social D baby! The soundtrack to my youth!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
I listened to a pretty good amount of Social D in my high school years.
Just wanted to show some love and appreciation for the content Mike! Love how you've kept it about work working and projects. Love the sense of humor too!
@MikeFarrington
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
Your work is wonderful, congratulations. Thank you for your videos from Chile, South America
Nicely done Mike and some creative problem solving. BTW, used to live in Evergreen so I enjoyed the snowplow footage. God do I miss it. Also, I enjoyed your appearance in the FWW podcast.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great to hear you enjoyed it.
Anytime you need help on a project like this, I volunteer to come help you from first cut to finish. I just love how you make things.
making your own legs is a good thing. thar pre cut warm up definitely looked like a Mayan ritual.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The origins of that routine are thought to come from Mayan culture.
Absolutely beautiful work, my friend. I think cutting those grommet holes is a perfect example of measure 10000 times and cut once.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Measure and remeasure and remeasure........
Glad John’s karaoke skills were confirmed. If only you’d included footage of our WorkbenchCon session… 😂
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Probably for the best that I didn't take any video.
Wowzers. If one were so inclined... A very expensive workbench. Though a very nice one, were one so inclined.... Of course.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! I would be an expensive workbench for sure.
The metal and wood together is great! Awesome table 👍
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan.
Simplicity at it's best! Nothing compares to clean, smooth lines to allow the beautiful piece of Walnut to be the hero. You have excelled once more. Thanks for allowing us to watch this build.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
Always love watching your videos, Great Job!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Always great to see another notification from the Boardroom. Great desk Mike, you are amongst the best.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
Nice work mike, your are a very gifted artisan. Love your passion.
@MikeFarrington
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Mike, you’re an artist.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Simplicity is the best.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Metal worker Mike! All the attention to wire routing really paid off. I like this project because it appears simple but in actually it’s anything but. Really nice work!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Sometimes simple is really difficult.
That mini forklift is really cool
Grinder and paint will make you the welder you ain’t 😎
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Very true.
Great looking table and great song suggestions.
Beautiful work, and social distortion does indeed rock
It's weird how you hardly mentioned the live edge, which I usually don't like. This one, however, works so well because it curves around the user so beautifully. Appreciated the niceness of the slab. It certainly didn't need a river of colored lava epoxy running through it. So very pure of form, the outlets were even great. A+
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Mike does metal. . . heavy metal !! Another fine project. I like the board flattening CNC comment. Kinda like when your friends find out you have a pickup truck. "Hey, can you help me move this weekend?" LOL
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Totally, same exact thing as getting the pickup truck.
My goal in life is to be successful enough to commission you or someone of your caliber to build amazing pieces like this. Beautiful work!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That is kind to say.
Yooooooo, you handsome bald devil you!!! I clicked on this video so fast as soon as I saw the notification!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!
@moneymakingmikeg.9555
2 жыл бұрын
Just finished video. FANTASTIC table Mike!!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out again!!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you good sir. Hope you're doing well!
Just gorgeous.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
that is a mighty fine table
Beautiful work, Mike!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
This is the first video of your channel I've noticed and watched. The details and information are very valuable, but is your explanation and sense of humor that finally caught me. Since my criteria are not so common I can't tell you how much success you will have, but what's for sure is that you gonna have very loyal and solid base of subscribers. I'll be one from now on.
Always a great day when we get an update from the boardroom. Good to see you Mike!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Terrific desk, beautifully constructed, as always. Excellent song recommendation, as always, as well. 👍 Life goes by so fast You only want to do what you think is right Close your eyes and then it's past; Story of my life Killer lyrics!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Totally great lyrics from beginning to end.
Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
That desk is a thing of beauty. You do beautiful work! It's amazing to see a slab of walnut that wide. I missed your shop buddy. He must be growing up fast!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The shop buddy is like a little man at this point.
“Golden Years” by Iron Maiden - an excellent listen while hand planing.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Waisted Years? I think I was sining that one at some point in the video.
Ace-tone for the trollers. nice
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Exactly.
Your use of “ace-tone” earned my sub! Great video!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thank you. I get a lot of comments correcting me on that.
@christopherperisho4819
2 жыл бұрын
I call it that too because I like it better than the “correct” way!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
@@christopherperisho4819 You and me both.
Great video great woodworking great show
Finally!! I’ve been waiting for this! Love your content Mike, hope you know how much we appreciate what you do and how you do it! Your attention to detail is inspiring and your dad jokes are top notch!
@scoobyz61
2 жыл бұрын
Seriously thinking the same thing when I saw the thumbnail
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Wonderful walnut and simple metal legs . . . it works! Beautiful 😲 👌 👌 👌 Many greetings from Germany
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
in spite of their popularity, i'm not much of a fan of live-edge tables. HOWEVER, beautiful projects like this are winning me over. really, really well done... as usual. thanks for filming and sharing.
As I’ve long said, a grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain’t.
@MikeFarrington
Жыл бұрын
Very true.
Got me with the duo-coat crack lol
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thank you.
Another beautiful project. Love the attention to detail and highest of standards.
Power desk - no drawers, organizers, gadgets, etc. Noice
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Fantastic work Mike. Love your work. Excellent delivery, just the right balance of detail.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
The desk cane out simply stunning! Awesome work, as always! Thanks for sharing!
@MikeFarrington
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Mike's secret is he was in a band in the 90s called the Ace Tone. It was a ska band kind of a combination between mighty mighty bosstones and no doubt. And the real reason he's having children is to resurrect the band and relive his Glory Days. I read it on the internet so you know it's true.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Man, you must be able to read my mind.
Enjoy your videos very much. Your dialog though is very funny. You gotta pay attention else the listener will miss some very funny stuff. You crack me up in every video. NEVER heard the acronym FUBAR appropriately used in a restoration video but you pulled it off. Never heard of Acetone until you used it in this video. You keep making great videos and I'll keep watching and listening. Thanks.
@MikeFarrington
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
As far as tables go, I like what you've done here, Mike.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marty.
Always a good day when we get a new video from the boardroom
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Nice project Mike!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Absolutely love your content Mike. I hate to be that guy, but i had an accident drilling metal without eye protection.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Agreed, thats a dumb thing to do.
A couple helpful things for the weld blending in order of application. Really works well. Paint/Powder Finish - 1) Flap Disc 2 )Coarse Blending Pad Patina/Thin Finish - 1) Flap Disc 2) Coarse Blending Pad 3) Medium Blending Pad or even 80 grit sand
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good stuff.
Great song recommendation.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Its a long time favorite of mine.
Beautiful work.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job. I`m looking forward to see, what you will do with the rest of the slab!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We'll see, its not my piece wood. I do not know if the customer will commission another piece.
Was just wondering where you are yesterday. You're the best woodworker on youtube.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Wow!! That’s one awesome desk!! Great job!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Welcome back Mike! Always good to see your work.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Amazing work & thx for sharing some your tips on solving issues as you worked on the project.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Mike, as I watch you work I thought to myself, you must have been a super athlete in your younger years? This kind of work requires endurance, flexibility, strength, and coordination along with a lot of focus/concentration. Beautiful piece. ❤
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Nope, not an athlete. I was a good bowler though, until my shoulder gave out.
You Sir are amazing.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Awesome! Good to see you again.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark.
Stunning piece of wood there. I think it would have been nice to recess the holes for the outlets so that they were flush with the surface.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. That was a design choice as I didn't want them hanging down any more than they were. If the client asks, I will go back and lower them into the table.
That desk is so clean! I love it. Thank you for your content.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff.
Interesting idea to fill that shallow valley on he bottom surface with epoxy.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I thought that was better than losing another 1/8-3/16" of thickness.
I’ll remember that Bondo trick! Thx
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
I feel the same way about bondo. Beautiful project & thanks for sharing early summer in ColoRado.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thank you.
Grinder and paint make a welder what he aint! And the carpentry version...."putty and paint make a carpenter what he ain't."
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
So true.
Lovely work, Miguel
We love to see in the future more awesome projects of walnut live edge, epoxy tables from you 😊
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Outstanding work
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Good job as always! Love watching your video's!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bryan.
Really nice work 👌🏼
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Unreal. Love it!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Love it - awesome work as usual!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
Enjoyed watching it. You make it look so easy.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Amazing build! You know you’ve made it on KZread when u hv back-to-back adds without the ability to “skip add.” Congrats!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Sorry about that, but thank you.
hi mike , excellent job! shoutout from Philippines
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Well Done! I always enjoy your videos. Thanks Mike!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael.
Wow.. great job!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Happy Memorial Day to us...thanks Mike!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nate, same to you and yours.
I missed your content!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Awesome as always!
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Great work
Good and nice bro
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.